PL stars 'concerned those carrying out coronavirus tests not tested themselves'

Premier League players are reportedly growing worried because the individuals carrying out their coronavirus tests haven't been tested for the disease themselves.

Players and staff at each of the 20 top flight clubs are being tested twice a week.

The Premier League is set to return on June 17, but, as reported by The Sun, players are concerned about the risk of infection.

Although medics use swabs and wear full personal protective equipment, some players are still uncomfortable.

A source told The Sun: 'When the testing is done, the testers then leave the training grounds and go about their daily lives.

'That exposes them to infection before they return for the next round of testing.

'Some players have even asked the visiting medics whether they are tested and the answer they got was that, 'We don't need to be'. That's not stopped some players from being concerned.

'Those testers may stop off on their way home to fill up with petrol, go to a supermarket, meet other people and that hikes up the risk factor.'

There weren't any positive results from the 1,195 tests that were carried out in the latest round of testing.

The first Premier League game back is set to be Aston Villa versus Sheffield United on June 17, followed by Manchester City versus Arsenal later that night.